Arizona Trail: South of Grand Canyon NP
Flagstaff, Arizona
| Address: | ~Arizona Trail, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA |
| GPS: |
35°43'45.4"N 111°47'46.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 24.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Arizona Trail runs about 24 miles one-way south of Grand Canyon National Park through Kaibab National Forest. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Arizona Trail: South of Grand Canyon NP Mountain Bike Trail in Tusayan, Arizona - Directions, Maps,
Arizona Trail: South of Grand Canyon NP is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Tusayan, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Arizona Trail: South of Grand Canyon NP bike trail in Tusayan.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/arizona-trail-south-of-grand-canyon-np/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Flagstaff, Arizona
- Head west on Historic Rte 66 toward N Humphreys St (20 ft)
- Turn right onto N Humphreys St (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto W Columbus Ave (292 ft)
- Continue onto US-180 W/N Fort Valley Rd (31.8 mi)
- Turn right (2.4 mi)
- Continue straight onto Fr 417 (2.3 mi)
- Slight left (0.4 mi)
- Turn left (3.7 mi)
- Slight right (0.1 mi)
- Slight left (0.5 mi)
- Continue straight (6.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Fire Rd 301 (4.8 mi)
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